Secret Admiration: Finding True Love After Prison

Chapter 648 Something's Wrong With the Child

When Chandler wasn't looking, Rachel's lips curved into a smirk, her face full of arrogance.

1/8

But the moment she lifted her head, she pleaded tearfully to Chandler. "I'm scared being here alone. Please, don't leave me."

Chandler's brows furrowed deeply, but considering the medical team would arrive soon, he reluctantly sat down.

He casually picked up his phone from the table.

Rachel's heart jumped into her throat at his action.

Had he noticed she'd answered his call earlier...

Fortunately, from the corner of her eye, Rachel noticed Chandler wasn't checking his call history.

Afraid he might get suspicious, Rachel put on an act and asked, "Chandler, why are you so quiet? What are you doing?" "Working on something."

These days, Chandler's responses to Rachel were cold and curt, barely more than a word or two.

Chapter 648 Something's Wrong With the C... Though disappointed, Rachel knew better than to push it.

She could only sit on the hospital bed, playing the role of an obedient patient.

2/8

After being bedridden for three whole days, Rachel's entire body felt stiff and sore. Even her backside felt like it was going flat.

She had no idea when this charade would end.

Playing blind was turning out to be more complex than she'd thought.

*****

Meryl left the hospital in a daze, not noticing Lydia standing not far away.

It was Lydia's prenatal checkup day, and Charlotte had sent two maids to accompany her.

Seeing Meryl's blank expression, Lydia started to walk over to check on her, but the maids quickly blocked her path.

"Madam instructed that the baby comes first. Please don't get involved in any trouble."

The two maids were Charlotte's trusted confidantes. Lydia pursed her lips, knowing it was unwise to offend them, given their close relationship with their mistress. She wouldn't gain anything by arguing. Chapter 648 Something's Wrong With the C... 3/8 She headed to the obstetrics department for her examination, with the maids standing guard outside.

"The baby is still on the large side," the doctor commented while doing the ultrasound.

"You're eating too well. You'll need to watch your diet, or delivery could be difficult. There's also a risk of premature birth."

visit, the doctor told her

ate anything

for congenital disabilities, so the doctor took extra time and

Lydia didn't think anything was wrong, but gradually, she began to sense

doctor wasn't satisfied with

expression, he went to the

pointed at the monitor, discussing medical terms that were

a while, a

more senior than the other two, with several interns trailing behind

Chapter 648 Something's Wrong With the C...

of foreboding crept over

asking, "Is something wrong? Is there a problem with

wait a moment while we take another look," the

said.

response only

ticked by, Lydia felt like there was a ceiling fan hanging over her

remained suspended in

and signaled that she could adjust her clothes.

isn't developing properly.

is termination. If carried to term, the impact on the

pressed her lips together, asking fearfully, "Will

can't say for certain. It would help if you were prepared. Even if

Wrong

will be needed

but it will be challenging. The child may never be able to engage in

heart raced as she stared at the

not be able to run and play?

Congenital heart disease!

disease in their family. Why would this child have such a

car accident. Are you sure

expecting Lydia to have such an extensive history of pregnancy

pregnancy was already lucky, and given her history,

already had her answer. "Is this baby a

eyes lit up at hearing it was a

648 Something's Wrong With

6/8

this baby to term!

there was still hope for

issue for a family like the

needed this child to win back

lost this baby, her chances

*****

00000

with Meryl to their